Viewer Installation and Operating Instructions · Megapixel Color Camera & System 24Z704USB...

Doc # INS-24Z704USB family Issue Date: 06/07/2011 Revision: A of 16

Prior to Using This Document: Videology reserves the right to modify the information in this document as necessary and without notice. It is the user’s responsibility to be certain they possess the most recent version of this document by going to www.videologyinc.com, searching for the model number, and comparing revision letters on the respective document, located in the document’s footer. For technical assistance with this product, please contact the supplier from whom the product was purchased.

Videology Imaging Solutions, Inc. USA Videology Imaging Solutions, B.V. Europe

37M Lark Industrial Parkway Greenville, RI 02828 Tel: 401-949-5332 Fax: 401-949-5276

Neutronenlaan 4 NL-5405 NH Uden, Netherlands

Tel: +31 (0) 413-256261 Fax: +31 (0) 413-251712

Viewer Installation and Operating Instructions Megapixel Color Camera & System

24Z704USB 24Z704USB-SYS

Software SFT-10002

IMAGING SOLUTIONS INC. Original Equipment Manufacturer

24Z704USB

24Z704USB-SYS


Table of Contents 1. Document History ................................................................................................................. 3 2. General Descriptions .............................................................................................................. 3 3. Specifications ....................................................................................................................... 4

3.1. Mechanical ..................................................................................................................... 5 3.1.1. 24Z704USB-SYS ...................................................................................................... 5 3.1.2. 24Z704USB ............................................................................................................. 5

4. System Setup (24Z704USB-SYS) ............................................................................................ 6 4.1. Camera Placement .......................................................................................................... 6 4.2. Control Panel ................................................................................................................. 6 4.3. Power Connection ........................................................................................................... 6 4.4. Computer Connection ...................................................................................................... 6 4.5. Illumination Control ........................................................................................................ 6 4.6. Securing the System to the table top ................................................................................. 6

5. Software (SFT-10002) ........................................................................................................... 7 5.1. Viewer Installation .......................................................................................................... 7

6. Basic Camera Controls ........................................................................................................... 9 6.1. Zoom Control ............................................................................................................... 10 6.2. Brightness ................................................................................................................... 10 6.3. Exposure Control .......................................................................................................... 10 6.4. Image Orientation Control .............................................................................................. 10 6.5. Image Capture Control (Snapshot) .................................................................................. 10 6.6. Advanced Image Controls .............................................................................................. 11

6.6.1. White Balance: ...................................................................................................... 11 6.6.2. Focus ................................................................................................................... 12 6.6.3. Shutter Speed ....................................................................................................... 12 6.6.4. User Presets .......................................................................................................... 12

7. TWAIN ............................................................................................................................... 14 7.1. TWAIN Installation ........................................................................................................ 14 7.2. TWAIN Interface ........................................................................................................... 15

8. Contact Information ............................................................................................................ 16


1. Document History

2. General Descriptions Both are supplied with a software application for camera viewing and control. A SDK is also available for users who wish to integrate the viewing and control features into their own applications. The 24Z704USB-SYS is an ID badging system utilizing a 2 Megapixel Autofocus USB Zoom camera module and high brightness LED illuminator (24Z704USB-LED). It is designed for table top use, and provides high quality streaming video and single frame snapshot capabilities.

2 megapixel progressive scan sensor WDM, TWAIN, DirectX/DirectShow compatible Still image capture with streaming video Autofocus, 10x optical zoom Cool energy efficient white LEDs replace “hot” incandescent light or flash

and last 1000x longer On/Off & dimmer for LEDs No shadows or hotspots due to lighting placement Heavy steel construction Flexible gooseneck stand Small footprint saves table space FIPS 201 compliance (in conjunction with appropriate software)

The 24Z704USB camera is a standalone camera; it is not compatible with the 20Z704USB-SYS system.

2 megapixel progressive scan sensor WDM, TWAIN, DirectX/DirectShow compatible Still image capture with streaming video Autofocus, 10x optical zoom FIPS 201 compliance (in conjunction with appropriate software)

Revision Issue Date Details Author CN# Rev A 05-14-10 Initial Release RJM 10-0089 Rev B 06-07-11 Updated viewer instructions RJH 11-0074


3. Specifications

Environmental Operating Temp. -10°C ~ 50°C (recommended 5° C ~ 40° C)

Mechanical Dimensions (WxHxD)

24Z704USB-SYS 13.46cm x 59.69cm x 12.2cm (5.3” x 23.5” x 4.8”)

24Z704USB 66mm x 58.4mm x 114.3mm (2.6” x 2.3” x 4.5”)

Weight 24Z704USB-SYS 2.31 kg (5.1 lbs) 24Z704USB 417g (0.92 lbs)

Software Viewer (included) SFT-10002

• WDM device drivers • DirectX compliant • TWAIN compliant

SDK (optional) Complete software development kit and support for OEMs

Recommended System Requirements Hardware

Pentium IV 2.3GHz +, 1GB hard drive, Intel USB 2.0 Host controller

Software Windows 7 32 bit, and 64 bit Windows Vista 32 bit, and 64 bit Windows XP Service pack 2+,

DirectX 9.0c or above

Accessories 24Z704USB-SYS Included

60C1012 10’ USB 2.0 cable 70V0808 table clamp (x4) 60PR12DC5.0A-AFZ 12VDC power supply (3A) 60C0021 USA plug

24Z704USB-SYS-P Optional Model

60C1118 Euro plug

24Z704USB Included

70V0423-B 1/4” - 20 mounting block 60C1012 10’ USB 2.0 cable 60PR12DC5.0A-AFZ 12VDC power supply (3A) 60C0021 USA plug

24Z704USB-P Optional Model

60C1118 Euro plug

Complementary Models 24Z704USB-SYS-P PAL version (50 Hz) system 24Z704USB-P PAL version (50 Hz) camera 24Z704USB-KIT Camera with optional accessories above 24Z704USB-KIT-P PAL version camera with optional accessories above Government Compliance FIPS 201 In conjunction with appropriate software

Electrical 24Z704USB 24Z704USB-SYS

Image Sensor 1/3” CMOS progressive scan Active Pixels (HxV) 1280 x 1024 Total Pixels (HxV) 1600 x 1200 Pixel Size 3.0µm x 3.0µm Scanning System Progressive Scan Scanning Frequency (HxV) 19.5KHz x 15Hz Resolution 800 TVL Sensitivity 1 lux (30 IRE) Display Resolution 1280 x 1024 Still Capture 1280 x 1024 pixels Signal To Noise Ratio ≤ 40dB (max) Synchronization Internal Scan Mode Progressive scan Flickerless Mode Yes (always on, NTSC/PAL

configurable) Contour Enhancement Yes (text mode or image mode) Mirror Mode Yes

(horizontal, horizontal + vertical) Positive/Negative Mode Yes Video Output USB 2.0 Control Communication USB bus Shutter Speed 1/20 - 1/1000 sec. White Balance Auto/manual Brightness Manual Iris Auto/manual Power Supply 12VDC (10 - 14VDC) Power Consumption 3 Amps Special Functions Freeze,

H/V reverse, save & recall images Lighting (24Z704USB-SYS only)

6 lensed super bright LEDs

USB Video Video Capture Yes (via software) High Resolution Still Image Capture

Yes (via software)

Supported Image Formats Uncompressed YUV422 USB Bandwidth USB 2.0


3.1. Mechanical The heavy-duty steel construction of both the stand and camera housing make for a robust and durable design. A flexible gooseneck mount permits the camera to be tilted from back to front or side to side.

3.1.1. 24Z704USB-SYS The overall dimensions of the system are shown in Figure 1.

Figure 1. Overall System Dimensions

3.1.2. 24Z704USB The overall dimensions of the camera are shown in Figure 2.

Figure 2. Overall Camera Dimensions

USB connector Flash (future option) Power


4. System Setup (24Z704USB-SYS)

4.1. Camera Placement The system is designed for tabletop use, and should be located within 6 ft of the PC to which it will be connected. If necessary, the system may be secured to the table top using the clamps provided (see section 0)

4.2. Control Panel The control panel with is shown in Figure 3

Figure 3. Control Panel

4.3. Power Connection The power supply is a universal type, and will operate on any 120/240 V 50/60Hz AC supply. Simply plug the AC power cord into a power outlet and connect the output cable from the power supply to the DC input jack on the control panel of the system (see Figure 2)

4.4. Computer Connection Connect the system to the computer using the standard USB cable supplied.

4.5. Illumination Control The LED illuminators are housed in the camera stand, and the illumination intensity can be varied using the rotary control located on the base of the unit. See Figure 3. We recommend that you do not leave the LEDs on full brightness for an extended length of time, as this may reduce the lifetime.

4.6. Securing the System to the table top The badging system is supplied with small clamps that can be used to secure the system to the tabletop. The clamps are installed into the four rectangular slots in the base and secured to the table with #6 screws as shown in figure 4.

Figure 4. Securing the System to the tabletop

Power Power Input USB Connector LED Brightness Control


5. Software (SFT-10002)

5.1. Viewer Installation To install the viewer application on your Windows OS system; Run the SetupPZV.exe program from the CD provided with the system/camera. The Windows Security window opens informing you that the WDM device drivers are not Microsoft® digitally certified.

Click Run. The following dialog box will appear.

If you wish to install the viewer in a location other than the default directories, click on the Browse button and specify the desired location, otherwise click on the Install Button, and the following screens will appear


There is no need to install a driver for the camera for normal operation, simply connect the camera to a free USB (2.0) port on your computer and launch the viewer from the desktop icon.


6. Basic Camera Controls After software installation, open the PowerZoom software NOTE: Allow a few seconds after connecting the camera to the USB port. The camera is ready for operation when #1 appears in the box next to the Start button. Click on the START button in the top left hand corner and the camera image will appear. The viewer includes basic controls for adjusting the Zoom Level, Brightness, Exposure Mode and White Balance Settings of the camera. Also included within the basic control panel are the Image capture controls: The layout of the controls are shown in figure 5.

Figure 5. Basic Viewer Control Panel

Image Capture Control

Image Orientation Control

Zoom and Brightness Control

White Balance and Exposure Control

Camera is ready when the #1 appears


6.1. Zoom Control The Zoom control simply adjusts the level of magnification and thus the angular field of view of the camera. To zoom in or out, simply press and hold the up or down arrow (see figure 5) until the required field of view is obtained.

6.2. Brightness The brightness control adjusts the overall image brightness. To increase or decrease the brightness of the image, simply press and hold the up or down button (see figure 5) until the required image brightness is obtained.

6.3. Exposure Control If the Auto Exposure control is checked, then the camera will automatically adjust to variations in light intensity by opening or closing the aperture of the lens.

If the Auto Exposure button is unchecked, then the lens aperture will remain at its current setting. It is recommended that the Auto exposure mode be used for most applications, and this is the default setting.

6.4. Image Orientation Control The image orientation control allow the user to flip the image either horizontally or vertically.

6.5. Image Capture Control (Snapshot) Single frame images can be acquired and stored to a preset directory. Still image frames can be stored either as Bitmap (BMP), Graphics Interchange Format (GIF), Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEG), or Portable Network Graphics (PNG) files. To set the location of the stored images select the “Change Snap Folder” option on the left hand side of the screen. Use the drop-down menu below this to select the required image format. To acquire an image, simply hit the Snapshot button on the left hand side of the viewer screen.


6.6. Advanced Image Controls To access the advanced image control options, press “Ctrl D” on the keyboard. The following screen options will appear:

Figure 6. Advanced Image Controls

Within the advanced control panel menu, you can adjust the following parameters:

6.6.1. White Balance: The manual white balance controls allow you to change the way in which colors are displayed.

When using different types of lighting (fluorescent lights, incandescent lamps, sunlight etc.) color tones can vary, and to get the best color representation, it may be better to override the auto white balance feature of the camera and adjust the red and blue gain channels to achieve optimum color balance of the subject. For example, the color of objects viewed under incandescent lighting are shifted towards the red, whereas Fluorescent lighting can make objects appear more blue.

Manual White Balance Controls

Focus Controls

Shutter Speed


There are two modes of operation of the White Balance control, automatic (AWB) and manual. In automatic mode the camera will adjust the colors automatically as the lighting conditions change. In manual white balance, the user can adjust the color settings to obtain the best color reproduction. NOTE: The manual color controls are only accessible via the Advanced Image Controls (see section 2).

6.6.2. Focus The 24Z704USB Badging camera is capable of focusing in both Automatic Mode and Manual Mode. It is important to note that the camera defaults to the setting previously set in either Videology Viewer Mode or Badging Software Mode. Because of this, it is important to always set the radio button for the Focus Control to your preference (Auto Mode/Manual Mode) when using the camera for the first time. (See Figure 2)

6.6.2.1. When Autofocus Fails Occasionally the camera may have difficulty focusing especially in marginal lighting environments. Low contrast subjects, blue backgrounds or solid color walls, highly reflective subjects, or subjects in front of a very detailed background, may require adjustments to focus. In these situations it is best to set the camera from Auto Mode to Manual Mode and adjust the focus. Alternatively the user can zoom the camera out a bit in Auto Mode, which will cause the camera to refocus.

6.6.3. Shutter Speed The shutter speed sets the integration time of the camera; this is analogous to the speed of a mechanical shutter on a conventional camera. To increase or decrease the shutter speed, simply press the up or down arrow. Each time you press the arrow, the shutter speed will be incremented by one step. A slow shutter speed should be used in low light conditions; a faster shutter speed should be used if the subject is moving quickly or under excessive light conditions.

6.6.4. User Presets When first setting up the 24Z704USB camera you may wish to establish Presets. The badging camera has 8 presets available that allow focus, white balance, etc. to be set for easy retrieval in subsequent camera usage. It is recommended that before saving a preset, the Manual radio button be set so that the camera “locks” in the desired Field of View immediately when a preset is retrieved. To save the current camera settings, simply click on the “Save Preset” button, and select one of the presets 1 through 8. NOTE the save function is only available through the advanced control panel (see figure 2), although the preset can be recalled (loaded) via the basic control panel.


Figure 7. User Preset Options

To restore the camera to the factory default settings, select the Factory Reset option from the drop down list on the load presets menu.

Load Preset Menu


7. TWAIN

7.1. TWAIN Installation To install the TWAIN data source, insert the CD labeled Twain Data Source and double click the executable file named SFT-10011 - TDS -Rev 2-1-11.exe. Note: the file name might be slightly different depending on the revision level of the software. The following window will appear.

If you wish to install the viewer in a location other than the default directories, click on the Browse button and specify the desired location, otherwise click on the Install Button and the following screens will appear.

The TWAIN driver installation is now complete. Click Close to exit the hardware wizard.


7.2. TWAIN Interface If you have installed the Twain interface (SFT-10011 - TDS rev 2.1.11), you can use the camera with any TWAIN Compliant Application. The TWAIN interface will attach itself to the first Videology camera it finds connected to the computer. For the best operation, the Twain Interface is intended to run on a system with only one Videology camera installed. Any application that supports a TWAIN Data Source as a capture device can access the camera. The camera's image will appear as shown below.

For descriptions of camera options, please refer to section 6.


8. Contact Information For technical assistance with this product, please contact the supplier from whom the product was purchased. For OEM inquiries, contact Videology Imaging Solutions: North / South America:

Europe:

Videology Imaging Solutions Inc. 37M Lark Industrial Parkway Greenville, RI 02828 USA Tel: (401) 949-5332 Fax: (401) 949-5276

Videology Imaging Solutions Europe Neutronenlaan 4 NL-5405 NH Uden, Netherlands Tel: +31 (0) 413 256 261 Fax: +31 (0) 413 251 712

Please visit our WEB-site at: http://www.videologyinc.com/ VIDEOLOGY IMAGING SOLUTIONS is an ISO 9001 registered video camera developer and manufacturer serving industrial, machine vision, biometric, security, and specialty OEM markets. Videology designs, develops, manufactures, and distributes video, image acquisition, and display technologies and products to OEMs worldwide.

Viewer Installation and Operating Instructions · Megapixel Color Camera & System 24Z704USB...

Documents

Transcript of Viewer Installation and Operating Instructions · Megapixel Color Camera & System 24Z704USB...